West Ham vs Liverpool 2024: Summary, Scores, Goals, Highlights, Stats, League, Game Analysis, Points, Next Fixtures And Everything To Know
Liverpool’s 2-2 draw at West Ham further damages Premier League title hopes
Liverpool’s Premier League title chase suffered a major blow as they were held to a 2-2 draw by West Ham United at London Stadium. The Reds had come into the game looking to bounce back from the Merseyside derby loss to Everton in midweek.
First Half Drama
The match kicked off with both teams eager to make their mark. West Ham’s Jarrod Bowen broke the deadlock in the 43rd minute, nodding home from a quick corner. Liverpool, still reeling from their Merseyside derby defeat to Everton, needed a response.
Reds Roar Back
Liverpool came out firing in the second half. Andy Robertson leveled the score just three minutes after the break, turning home a well-placed shot. The Reds continued their resurgence, and it was Cody Gakpo who caused chaos in the West Ham defense. His shot ricocheted off Alphonse Areola, putting Liverpool ahead in the 65th minute.
Antonio’s Equalizer
But West Ham had other plans. In a dramatic twist, Michail Antonio rose unmarked to head home the equalizer in the 77th minute. Liverpool’s title hopes were dealt a severe blow, now trailing Arsenal by two points and Manchester City by one, with both rivals yet to play this weekend.
Salah’s Frustration
Tempers flared on the touchline as Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah, dropped from the starting XI, exchanged words with manager Jurgen Klopp. While Klopp downplayed the incident, it highlighted the mounting pressure on the Reds.
The draw leaves Liverpool two points behind Arsenal and one point behind Manchester City, with both teams still to play this weekend. West Ham moves a point behind seventh-placed Newcastle in the league standings. The match also saw tensions between Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah and manager Jurgen Klopp, with Salah appearing to argue with Klopp after coming on as a substitute
